fortuitous

• Décrit un événement qui se produit par hasard ou par coïncidence, souvent avec une connotation positive de chance ou de bonne fortune.

Describes an event that happens by chance or accident, often with a positive connotation of being lucky or fortunate.

1. Happening by chanceC1formal

   Occurring by accident or chance, without apparent cause.

   Fortuit

   • Their meeting was entirely fortuitous; they had not planned it.
   • A fortuitous discovery led to a major scientific breakthrough.
   • The fortuitous arrival of the ambulance saved his life.

   Synonymesaccidentalcasualchancecoincidentalhaphazardincidentalrandomunintendedunpremeditated

   Antonymesdeliberatedesignedintentionalplannedpremeditated

2. Lucky or fortunateC1formal

   Happening by chance in a way that is lucky or favorable.

   heureux, chanceux

   • It was fortuitous that she found her lost wallet just before the flight.
   • A fortuitous turn of events allowed them to win the contract.
   • His fortuitous investment paid off handsomely.

   Synonymesauspiciousfortunateluckyopportunepropitiousprovidentialserendipitous

   Antonymesunfortunateunlucky